"stiltwalking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: stilt + walking Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stilt|walking}} stilt + walking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stiltwalking (uncountable)
  1. The skill or art of walking on stilts. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-stiltwalking-en-noun-vRWzcXyp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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